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A reminder from the PLU campus. Photo: Morf Morford

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It is graduation season – time for those speeches

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It’s the season for graduation speeches from kindergarten to high school or…

It's always a good time to take care of yourself - and those around you

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It's always a good time to take care of yourself – and those around you

As you may know, the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why season two was released Friday, May 18th. The…

The "cube" rises like a monolith on the horizon. Above the corner of the building is a photo-bombing seagull.         Photo: Morf Morford

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Baby, it's cold in there…

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You may have seen the massive cube rising just off Orchard south…

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Final community listening session on affordable housing June 7

The City of Tacoma has been working with its community partners to create a comprehensive action strategy on…

Hawaiian ChieftainPhoto courtesy of Grays Harbor Historical Seaport

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New program equips youth for jobs at sea

The Sea School Northwest program, launching July, will provide vocational training for adults 18 to 35 aboard a…

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Tacoma’s creative community invited to conversation about ‘Tacoma creates’

The Tacoma Arts Commission and the Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County invite the public to gather…

One day, Tacoma will be part of a 116 mile Puget Sound regional transportation system.  Photo: Morf Morford

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Pierce County on the move

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Pierce County is a unique place. Every city or county is unique,…

A reminder from the PLU campus. Photo: Morf Morford

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Starting a business? Do this first

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index Got an idea for a business? Sick of looking for a “job”?…

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The Washington Small Business Development Center now has two locations in Pierce County

John Rodenberg, a business advisor with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is now available to meet…

Need furniture? Got some you no longer use?

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Need furniture? Got some you no longer use?

Dozens of agencies work with the homeless, domestic violence victims and low-income population providing temporary housing and recovery…

The emergence of homeless camps, like this one near the Port of Tacoma, parallels the rise of McMansions and inflated real estate prices. Photo: Morf Morford

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…."

By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index It is one of the most widely known literary lines, though few…

Canoe Families host 4th annual celebration at Millersylvania State Park

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Canoe Families host 4th annual celebration at Millersylvania State Park

Event includes free canoe rides, arts and crafts, and a $10 salmon lunch The Washington State Parks Folk…

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Central Cascades area state parks offer a lineup of summer programs for the whole family

Washington State Parks announces its summer schedule of family-friendly programs in the Central Cascades area, all focusing on…